John Kitching Mba

John Kitching MBA, BA (Hon's) MCIM is an experienced quality and operations professional within the automotive and aerospace industries. Currently serving as Plant Quality Manager at RICOR Group since July 2023, John previously held roles including Group Quality & Improvement Manager at Essentra, where responsibilities included leading change through training and development of an operating system across multiple regions. John's career includes positions such as Group Quality Director at Gardner Aerospace, Operational Excellence Manager at PPG Industries Aerospace, and Organisational Change/Improvement Manager at ThyssenKrupp Tallent, focusing on lean manufacturing methodologies and operational improvements. Academic credentials include an MBA in Strategic Business Studies and a BA (Hons) in Training and Development.